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We had a lovely sunny morning to greet us today. Crafty church was held in the Church Hall whilst in church we had sung Matins. Fr Roger who...
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Thankfully Storm Bert hasn't damaged the church, although the strong wind kept opening the south door during the service. The Sunday Sch...
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1 Corinthians 11.23-26 A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians, Beloved: I received from the Lord what I also hand...
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***Tickets for the Selsey performances are sold out **** David Flint – Actor David toured with The National Youth Theatre in Coriolanus an...
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Another busy weekend at St Mary our Lady. On Saturday night we had a Eucharist for All Souls Day with the Faure Requiem sung liturgically in...
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For Remembrance Sunday we had a 10 am Eucharist celebrated by Father Chris and observed the 2 minutes silence at 11 in Church, and read the ...
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The first Sunday in the month our 10 am service was a family eucharist. The weather has returned to the glorious sunshine so the church was ...
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Father Chris is back, and we had a parish Eucharist today at 10 am The choir sang 'Tantum Ergo' in the setting by Deodat de Severac ...
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A reminder to come and join us in the Parish Rooms for a festive play. Gillian Plowman is an English playwright. She is the author of...
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The third Sunday in March, so our double offering this morning. Mattins in the Church with Father Roger, and aservice with crafty activities...
16 February 2015
This morning we came together to celebrate the feast of St Valentine with a special Eucharist. Many of those who were married at St Marys in the last year,and those who plan to marry here this summer joined us for the service. In his sermon, Father Stephen told us about St Valentine, a third century martyr in Rome. Little is known about him, but legend recalls that he helped his jailer's daughter to write love letters to her beloved,and hence he became associated with those who are in love with each other, His love for Christ lead him to martyrdom and it is the love of Christ that sustains us through life. Father Stephen then talked to Beverly and David, members of our congregation who were married in 2012,they described the joy of their day and the continuing strength that their marriage gave to their relationship. We said a special collect of Reaffirmation of Love and Commitment to mark the day.
'Heavenly Father,
we offer you our souls and bodies
our thoughts our words and deeds
our love for one another;
unite our wills with your will,
that we may grow together
in love and peace
all the days of our life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen
We sang specially selected hymns,including 'Love Divide all Loves Excelling' so often sung at weddings. The Choir sang 'Arise, my Love' words from the Song of Songs, set to music by Joel Martinson, as the Anthem.
After the service there was coffee,and Beverly and David shared the photographs of their wedding with us.
On Saturday evening we had a marvelous feast of food from Hilary Platts and her team who produced delicious casseroles, chicken or beef, baked potatoes and a choice of puddings!! Following the wonderful food, we sang some well known folk songs to the accompaniment of the accordion, and listened appreciatively to several poems. It was a delightful evening and raised over £400 towards the new rooms. A big thank you to Hilary, Michael, and the team
'Heavenly Father,
we offer you our souls and bodies
our thoughts our words and deeds
our love for one another;
unite our wills with your will,
that we may grow together
in love and peace
all the days of our life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen
We sang specially selected hymns,including 'Love Divide all Loves Excelling' so often sung at weddings. The Choir sang 'Arise, my Love' words from the Song of Songs, set to music by Joel Martinson, as the Anthem.
After the service there was coffee,and Beverly and David shared the photographs of their wedding with us.
On Saturday evening we had a marvelous feast of food from Hilary Platts and her team who produced delicious casseroles, chicken or beef, baked potatoes and a choice of puddings!! Following the wonderful food, we sang some well known folk songs to the accompaniment of the accordion, and listened appreciatively to several poems. It was a delightful evening and raised over £400 towards the new rooms. A big thank you to Hilary, Michael, and the team
01 February 2015
This morning we came to our Family Service at 10;00 am on a bright cold winters morning, cheered by the sight of daffodils and snowdrops already flowering in the church yard. We had two causes of celebration this morning, Candlemas, with the blessing of the church candles to be used this year, and the lighting of candles in the service to commemorate our purification by the light Our Lord brings to the world, as his presentation in the Temple was a symbol of purification. Secondly we welcomed our newest member to the choir, we welcomed Emily Bell to be a full member of the choir. The service started with the lighting of Candles and the readings from Malacci and St Luke, the latter describing the presentation itself. The Sunday School then gave us a presentation on the idea of light with in the world, and how the light of Christ informs our whole lives. After the intercessions, also read by a Sunday School member, and the peace, we had the formal induction of Emily who was presented to Father Stephen by Mrs Chivers-Gibb and Miss Rod, who train the Junior Choristers.The junior choristers then sang the solo in 'Lead me Lord' words from psalm 5 setting by Samuel Sebastian Wesley, joined by the whole choir for the harmony sections.
The Eucharist was then celebrated, and the Candles to be used this year were blessed. After the service there was coffee in the North transept, and a Choir Photograph was taken as seen below. A splendid Sunday morning celebration alive with the hope of Christs love and anticipation of the year to come.
Don't forget that in two weeks time on February 14th we are having a Casserole Supper in the Church Hall. Once again Hilary Platts is preparing a heart warming meal to follow last year's successful Pie and Mash event. It will be Valentines day so come along and celebrate! Tickets from the church wardens.On Sunday 15th also to mark St Valentine we are having a special service to celebrate with those who have been married at St Mary's recently and those who will be married during this year, all are welcome of course!!
The Eucharist was then celebrated, and the Candles to be used this year were blessed. After the service there was coffee in the North transept, and a Choir Photograph was taken as seen below. A splendid Sunday morning celebration alive with the hope of Christs love and anticipation of the year to come.
Candlemas |
Emily joins the Choir |
St Mary Our Lady Choir February 2015 |
Don't forget that in two weeks time on February 14th we are having a Casserole Supper in the Church Hall. Once again Hilary Platts is preparing a heart warming meal to follow last year's successful Pie and Mash event. It will be Valentines day so come along and celebrate! Tickets from the church wardens.On Sunday 15th also to mark St Valentine we are having a special service to celebrate with those who have been married at St Mary's recently and those who will be married during this year, all are welcome of course!!
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